1. The owner of the subject property; and

2. An agent representing the owner, duly authorized to do so in writing by the owner, including a person with a duly executed written contract or exclusive option to purchase the subject property or a lessee in possession of the subject property.

3. The planning and zoning commission and city council also may initiate applications for amendments to the general plan and to this code and the zoning map.

1. Application Forms. The development services director (director) or their designee shall prepare and issue application forms and lists that specify the information that will be required from applicants for projects subject to the provisions of this code. As required by A.R.S. § 9-836, application forms shall include the following:

2. Supporting Materials. The director may require the submission of supporting materials as part of the application, including but not limited to statements, photographs, plans, drawings, renderings, models, material samples and other items necessary to describe existing conditions and the proposed project. Unless otherwise specified, all renderings shall depict the proposed structure, landscaping, other improvements, and surrounding land uses as they would appear after project completion.

3. Claim for Diminution in Value Pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134. No application for a discretionary permit, including amendments to the zoning map, general plan, zoning text, use permits, variance and development review permits, will be deemed complete without submission of a waiver of claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 12-1131 through 12-1138 executed by all the owners of the property. The owner(s) shall verify property ownership by submitting a title report.

4. Availability of Materials. All material submitted in support of a specific application becomes the property of the city, may be distributed to the public, and shall be made available for public inspection. At any time upon reasonable request, and during normal business hours, any person may examine an application and materials submitted in support of or in opposition to an application in the development services department offices. Unless barred by law, copies of such materials shall be made available at a reasonable cost to be established through city council resolution.

1. Schedule of Fees. The city council shall establish fees for permits, informational materials, penalties, copying, and other such items. No application shall be processed without payment of a fee unless a fee waiver or deferral has been approved.

2. Multiple Applications. The city’s processing fees are cumulative. When more than one type of action is being requested, the total fee shall be the sum of the individual fees specified on the fee schedule.

3. Refund of Fees. Once an application is filed with the economic and community development department, no portion of any application fee shall be refundable, unless the director determines such a refund is justified. Refunds will be made within 30 business days. No refund shall be provided for any application that has been denied. [Res. 21-09; Ord. 21-05 § 2; Res. 14-36 § 502.02; Ord. 14-12 § 1.]